1988 Château Clinet Pomerol Bordeaux France Wine Tasting Note
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Truffle, dark chocolate, black and red plums, with black raspberry notes create the nose, and the core of the wine on the round, mildly firm, earthy, palate. This is fully mature. Drink from 2023-2028. 1,705 Views Tasted Nov 21, 2023It is hard to believe that its been 10 years since I last tasted this wine. From a magnum, the wine offers truffle, dark chocolate, plum and cherry notes. There is a softness to the tannins and richness in the mid-palate that carries through. The wine is fully mature, so if you are holding a bottle, pop that cork! 3,502 Views Tasted Jul 19, 2018Lush, opulent and rich in the mouth. Aromas of chocolate covered plums, earth and ripe black cherries. It is decadence in a bottle. 4,653 Views Tasted Nov 30, 2008 |
When to Drink Chateau Clinet, Anticipated Maturity, Decanting Time
Chateau Clinet is much better with at least 8-12 years of aging in good vintages. Young vintages can be decanted for 2-3 hours or more. This allows the wine to soften and open its perfume.
Older vintages might need very little decanting, just enough to remove the sediment. Chateau Clinet offers its best drinking and should reach peak maturity between 10-35 years of age after the vintage.
Serving Chateau Clinet with Wine, Food, Pairing Tips
Chateau Clinet is best served at 15.5 degrees Celsius, 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The cool, almost cellar temperature gives the wine more freshness and lift. Chateau Clinet is best served with all types of classic meat dishes, veal, pork, beef, lamb, duck, game, roast chicken, roasted, braised, and grilled dishes.
Chateau Clinet is also good with Asian dishes, hearty fish courses like tuna, mushrooms, pasta, and cheese.